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Expert Curates Ultimate Guide to Holiday Movies

12/5/2025

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Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Times has watched more than 100 holiday films since 2019.
She is compiling a guide to help viewers navigate the crowded field of releases.
Over the past two decades, lower-budget holiday romance films have proliferated on Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix.
Vincentelli will start watching in November and share a master list with readers.

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Story summary

Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Times has watched more than 100 holiday films since 2019.
She is compiling a guide to help viewers navigate the crowded field of releases.
Over the past two decades, lower-budget holiday romance films have proliferated on Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix.
Vincentelli will start watching in November and share a master list with readers.